The Silver Shadow

This story is set in Colorado in 1900/01. Polly Blythe is out to create a name for herself in a male dominated world, as a newspaper reporter. She was hired to do the society page, which she find dreadfully boring. Edwin Price is a police detective. She hears of two women who were attacked and goes to the police station to ask questions. There she meets Edwin. She convinces him to let her go with him to question one of them. On the way she hears something and he goes to investigate, finding another victim. This story goes back and forth between trying to find the man Polly has dubbed at the Silver Shadow, and Polly’s desire to prove herself. Edwin is also out to prove himself. Page turning story, that keeps the suspense of who done it, until near the end. We meet Mr. Ward, Harry, Chief Atmstrong, O’Fallon, Lyle, Amelia, Edwin’s mother and a few of Polly’s boardinghouse mates.
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The Silver Shadow is loosely based on a series of crimes that occurred in the early 1900s. The book is fiction based on historical facts. Author Liz Tolsma writes The Silver Shadow is the most fictionalized book of the True Colors crime series.

Overall, her book is a quick, easy read. The writing and characters are fairly standard. Nothing special but nothing truly awful either.

If you are looking for a quick, wholesome read The Silver Shadow would probably be a good choice.

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

Another enjoyable and interesting story based on historical events from 1900-1901.

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Gripping Historical Drama!

This suspenseful Christian historical romance had me rapidly turning pages to find out what would happen next. The Silver Shadow is part of a multi-author historical fiction series(True Colors from Barbour Publishing) based off of true American crime stories, this one taking place in Denver at the turn of the last century. This was my first read of books from this series and it was so riveting I plan to check out others.

Along with the captivating storyline there are wonderful inspirational themes woven throughout, including forgiveness and faith. For different reasons the hero and heroine each try to prove themselves to others while eventually coming to the conclusion that God is ultimately in control. While there is some sweet romance, it develops gradually over time and is very subtle. Adding to the drama of the story told in third person there were intermittent sections of the book revealing the thoughts and plans of the nameless perpetrator. When you sit down to read this, be sure to set aside a good chunk of time because you are not going to want to put it down! This was the first book I have read by Liz Tolsma and I look forward to checking out more.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Silver Shadow by Liz Tolsma has a Jack the Ripper vive to it. The plot is about a mysterious man who attacks women who are found walking through the streets after dark. They are not home where they belong in the evening, so the killer, whose perspective we do see, wants to teach the town a lesson. This story reeks of originality in the True Colors of Historical series because readers actually see the killer’s perspective. Which personally, I actually like. If an author can make me empathic with the killer, then they crafted a wonderful story. With Silver Shadow, I really did not empathize with the killer. He was shunned by his wife, so he decided to treat other women horribly because of her choices. Not a good reason. As for the heroine, she is a brave woman who wants to be a reporter for a newspaper, and even went so far as to put her own life on the line as she researched and tried to write the story about the killer that she did not have the approval to do from the paper’s boss. Overall, Silver Shadow by Tolsma was a nice addition to the series. It fit right in with series’ goals and made for an interesting read. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading mysteries or the rest of this series.

I received a complimentary copy of Silver Shadow by Liz Tolsma from Barbour Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

The Silver Shadow
by Liz Tolsma
Barbour Publishing, Inc.
You Like Them
Barbour Fiction
Christian | Historical Fiction | Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 01 May 2021 | Archive Date 01 Jun 2021

I am really enjoying this True Crime Series. I find the stories interesting, especially because they are true.
You won't want to miss this one. Very good! Thanks to Barbour Publishing and Net Galley for this great Christian, historical fiction mystery/thriller.

5 star

True, riveting stories of American criminal activity are explored through a unique stories of historical romantic suspense. Collect them all and be inspired by the hope that always finds its way even in the darkest of times.

I loved that this is based on true event's. The writing was amazing. This is one story y'all don't want to miss!

Once again, Liz Tolsma masterfully spins a gripping fictional tale based on real historical people and events. Although not as intense as some of the books in the True Colors Historical Stories of American Crime series, it definitely belongs here. This story features a spunky young woman reporter with something to prove, a detective bent on atoning for past failures, and an elusive, delusional criminal dubbed the Silver Shadow who is “skulking around the city whacking woman over the head” to send a message. The well-structured, attention-keeping plot flows at a steady pace. The fictional characters are well-developed and believable, and the real life characters are expertly integrated with the fictional ones. I appreciated the spiritual truths sprinkled throughout the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in e-book form from the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.